the best things in life (Ex 3:8; Jl 3:8). 20:18 Nothing the wicked acquired will benefit him. 20:19 The reason for the wicked man’s fall is that he had gained his wealth by victimizing the less fortunate. In some cases he had seized a house, either in lieu of a debt or by some dishonest means (Mc 2:2). 20:20 The wicked one is consumed by his craving. The second line of v. 20 may also be rendered “from his greed he will not escape.” 20:21 The wicked person’s ceaseless drive to get and use things would